US Bridges

KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. N. JCT US 60B · Structure no. 030B00139R

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,708
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,708 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,708 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2155
CrossesHorse Fork Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. JCT US 60B
RouteState Highway 2155
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74, -87.0925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,708 (2020)
Projected traffic6,708 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek carry?

About 6,708 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2155 over Horse Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.